Student Life

The Harris School is a tightly knit community. Supportive, energetic, and open, faculty and students create a dynamic environment sparking lively debate and a camaraderie that extends beyond the classroom. Learn more about life as a Harris School student outside of the classroom.

Getting Involved: Student Organizations
The Harris School is enriched by its many student organizations, ranging from student government to a student-run academic journal to organizations with specific policy interests. Learn more.

Distinguished Students
With diverse educational and professional backgrounds, Harris School students share a common aspiration in wanting to make a difference and are committed to shaping public policy and affecting the world. Learn more about students’ accomplishments.

Housing: Make Yourself at Home
Learn more about the many options for housing in Hyde Park and the University’s many resources for incoming students.

The Hyde Park Community and the City of Chicago: Life Beyond Campus
The Harris School is located near Lake Michigan in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Just seven miles from downtown, Hyde Park is home to many of the University's students and faculty. The community boasts excellent bookstores and a variety of restaurants, as well as several celebrated architectural landmarks, museums, and parks. Learn more.

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